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BL9 9SG

Westmorland Close

Redvales

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Detailed insights for BL9 9SG

Overview

Postcode BL9 9SG is located in a major urban area, within the Redvales ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Redvales & Hollins area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Redvales & Hollins is £41,686 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Redvales Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Redvales & Hollins has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Redvales & Hollins has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Redvales & Hollins is £41,686 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from BL9 9SG.

Flood risk

Very low

Redvales & Hollins near BL9 9SG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 9SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRedvales Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Redvales Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
3,845.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.59(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.32(+47%)
Public order
15.68(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.44(+49%)
Burglary
12.32(+122%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
69.12%
Pakistani
48
16.84%
Other
14
4.91%
Other White
9
3.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
32.48%
No qualifications
43
18.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
35.77%
Owns outright
42
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
12
9.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Redvales

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £258K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Redvales area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £776,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redvales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£297,500£261
Semi-Detached53£228,750£268
Terraced48£180,000£198
Flats10£117,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redvales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,000£84,500£124,750£104,250
2017£230,000£85,000£131,500£105,000
2018£182,500£78,500£137,500£114,210
2019£213,000£100,500£140,000£118,000
2020£212,000£85,500£151,000£122,000
2021£235,000£95,000£165,000£141,000
2022£251,873£107,500£190,000£150,000
2023£290,000£112,000£212,500£156,000
2024£276,000£109,000£210,000£164,250
2025£297,500£115,000£225,875£180,000
2026£260,000£122,500£220,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£137£148£118
2017£210£149£163£116
2018£190£153£171£122
2019£221£167£170£128
2020£217£179£183£128
2021£270£177£200£159
2022£269£203£248£182
2023£265£206£248£165
2024£258£203£265£181
2025£261£215£268£196
2026£271£219£273£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redvales in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20258, Westmorland Close, Bury, BL9 9SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000
09 Jan 202665, Lakeland Crescent, Bury, BL9 9SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
02 Sept 202555, Lakeland Crescent, Bury, BL9 9SFTerracedFreehold£180,000
22 Apr 20262, Cumberland Close, Bury, BL9 9SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
30 Mar 2026Garage, 11, Cumberland Close, Bury, BL9 9SQOtherFreehold£15,000

Schools

In the BL9 9SG postcode area, located within Redvales & Hollins, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 9SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Derby High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 9SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparHampson Mill Lane, Bury, BL9 9TZWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miMorrisons DailyWalker Street, Bury, BL9 9AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL9 9SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim

Redvales - Elected 7 May 2026

Workers Party of Britain

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardRedvalesE05014164
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Redvales & HollinsE02001031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 013CE01005059
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9SG

Is BL9 9SG (Redvales & Hollins) safe?

The area around BL9 9SG records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL9 9SG?

The median sale price around BL9 9SG in Redvales & Hollins is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 9SG?

There are 10 schools close to BL9 9SG, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Derby High School (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9SG?

BL9 9SG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 9SG (Redvales & Hollins) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 9SG is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim (Workers Party of Britain).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.